By Tom Sine and Dwight J. Friesen. Reviewed by Susan L. Maros, affiliate assistant professor of Christian leadership, Fuller Theological Seminary.
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Book review Members onlyMinistry in any context is stressful, no matter if it is the local church, the mission field, a mission agency, a seminary, or other ministry setting. Sometimes, without the proper safeguards, that stress leaves ministers and missionaries open to burnout, moral failure, and suddenly leaving ministry.
Book review Members onlyThe book argues for the valuable role that singles play in the expansion of God’s kingdom, contending that they are not uncredentialed nor under-qualified for essential kingdom work simply because they have no spouse.
Book review Members onlyWhy do some flourish where others fail? Virgil Tanner’s Soul Tending provides a framework to turn challenges and negative experiences into fertile soil where individuals can thrive! Staff turnover in cross-cultural mission contexts is one of the greatest challenges that Christian leaders face.
